Source: https://apnews.com/article/uganda-election-yoweri-museveni-bobi-wine-1743698c9d63b8fc8c73674baf30f813 Uganda’s national presidential election has gone underway amid intense political tensions, controversy and violence. Although Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni has been in power since 1986, the preliminary voting results show him with a considerable lead over opposition leader Bobi Wine. It was reported that over 70% of votes were in favor of the 81 year old sitting president,… Read more »
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/afdb-looks-boost-ties-arab-funders-plug-development-finance-gap-2026-01-13/?utm_source=chatgpt.com On January 13, 2026, the African Development Bank and the Arab Coordination Group (ACG) formalized this alliance by signing a “Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership” in Abidjan. This agreement represents a fundamental shift toward the New African Financial Architecture (NAFA), an initiative aimed at reclaiming Africa’s financial sovereignty. Under this framework, the coalition—which includes the Islamic Development… Read more »
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/us-bolsters-nigerias-military-with-supplies-security-partnership-2026-01-13/?utm_source=chatgpt.com The United States has provided military equipment and supplies to Nigeria as part of a growing security partnership aimed at countering Islamist insurgencies and criminal networks. The cooperation, coordinated through U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), includes operational coordination and intelligence sharing to counter groups like the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram. This partnership follows joint… Read more »
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99k4jxz0ndo Mogadishu recently annulled all security and economic agreements with the United Arab Emirates because the Somali government believes the Gulf state is actively destabilizing its national unity. This diplomatic breakdown follows allegations that the UAE provided tacit support for Israel’s December 2025 decision to recognize the breakaway region of Somali-land as an independent state. The Somali federal cabinet… Read more »
link: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/12/myanmar-military-rohingya-genocide-case-un-court The article follows Rohingya survivor Monaira, who left Myanmar in 2017 after “the clearing” of Rohingya villages was carried out violnetly by Myanmar’s military. Monaira’s testimoy represents the larger pattern of mass murder, rape, and home burning that caused over 750,000 Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh. The Gambia is taking Myanmar before the International Court of Justice (ICJ)… Read more »
Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/women-bearing-brunt-sudans-acute-hunger-crisis-un-says-2026-01-09/ Female-headed households are three times more likely to struggle for food and about 3/4ths don’t have enough to eat. Societal gender inequalities have been compounded by years of civil war, making food insecurity an even greater issue. UN agencies are desperately calling for help, especially in cities on the forefront of conflict and also in those which serve… Read more »
Article: https://apnews.com/article/china-russia-iran-south-africa-naval-drills-bbb566d8f5374dca040b6d4714b99a71 As the title states, Chinese, Russian, Iranian, and South African ships have amassed around the southern tip of Africa to engage in naval exercises meant to deepen cooperation between BRICS members, though some other key states like Brazil, India, and the UAE were notably not present. The naval drills were originally planned to take place several months ago,… Read more »
Article: https://www.trtworld.com/article/e3b98147788b The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Algeria, Bangladesh, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Gambia, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, the Maldives, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia Sudan, Turkey, and Yemen have all joined together to condemn Isarel’s recent visit to Somaliland in which they became the first state to recognize Somaliland as an independent and sovereign… Read more »
Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/uganda-bans-live-broadcasts-riots-unlawful-processions-ahead-vote-2026-01-05/ With Uganda’s general election set for January 15, 2026, the government has banned live broadcasts of riots, “unlawful processions,” and violent incidents in a sweeping media restriction announced within the past 24 hours and widely condemned by rights groups. The Ministry of Information also outlawed the sharing of content deemed to be “inciting, hateful or violent,” a move… Read more »
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/central-african-republic-president-touadera-wins-re-election-provisional-results-2026-01-05/ In a pivotal political development in Sub-Saharan Africa, Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has secured a third term in office, winning 76.15 percent of the vote in the December 28, 2025 presidential election according to provisional results released late Monday, a result that was made public within the last 24 hours. Touadéra, 68, who first came… Read more »
